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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T68 JBHMOT history

T68 JBH is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 230,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
230,154 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 JBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 JBH was last recorded at 230,154 miles on 2 May 2026, 9,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,371 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,783 miles
Average per year
7,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,154 miles
  • 2025 – 220,371 miles
  • 2024 – 211,785 miles
  • 2023 – 202,548 miles
  • 2022 – 196,653 miles
  • 2021 – 189,986 miles
  • 2020 – 185,969 miles
  • 2019 – 178,154 miles
  • 2018 – 166,081 miles
  • 2017 – 154,573 miles
  • 2016 – 146,376 miles
  • 2015 – 134,697 miles
  • 2014 – 126,317 miles
  • 2013 – 123,860 miles
  • 2012 – 120,749 miles
  • 2011 – 116,210 miles
  • 2010 – 110,027 miles
  • 2009 – 100,737 miles
  • 2008 – 90,066 miles
  • 2007 – 80,849 miles
  • 2006 – 71,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,154 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,154 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    230,154 miles
    Test number
    710119936087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass220,371 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    220,371 miles
    Test number
    762449101958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,785 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    211,785 miles
    Test number
    542241499460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail211,785 miles (+9,237)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,785 miles
    Test number
    205464230242
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,548 miles (+5,895)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    202,548 miles
    Test number
    497668109547
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,653 miles (+6,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    196,653 miles
    Test number
    165293623711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,986 miles (+4,017)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    189,986 miles
    Test number
    706101990007
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f antiroll bar link rod rubber deterioirated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left rear suspension are ball joint rubber dereriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated right rear suspension are ball joint rubber dereriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front left front brake back plate corroded through mounting points
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play right front steering rack tie rod inner ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front left front brake back plate corroded through mounting points
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security right rear jacking point at sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass185,969 miles (+7,815)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    185,969 miles
    Test number
    831533661697
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,154 miles (+12,073)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    178,154 miles
    Test number
    644350411893
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass166,081 miles (+11,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    575673159565
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  11. Pass154,573 miles (+370)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,573 miles
    Test number
    379875669297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail154,203 miles (+7,827)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,203 miles
    Test number
    840856647660
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass146,376 miles (+11,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,376 miles
    Test number
    392956513546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,697 miles (+500)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,697 miles
    Test number
    556255855132
    • NoteCorrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs
    • NoteOs front fog lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  15. Fail134,197 miles (+7,880)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,197 miles
    Test number
    258029835112
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs
    • NoteOs front fog lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  16. Pass126,317 miles (+2,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    208405654491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,860 miles (+3,111)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,860 miles
    Test number
    307242343170
    • NoteBoth front upper anti-roll bar link boots deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses perished
    • NoteBoth sides rear lower arm joint has wear,but is not excessive
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear
    • NoteFront brake backplate fittings heavily corroded

  18. Pass120,749 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    127800362104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,748 miles (+4,538)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    327838452141
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  20. Pass116,210 miles (+201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    707924891126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front torque/reaction arms have play in front rubber bush

  21. Fail116,009 miles (+5,982)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    315106181185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front torque/reaction arms have play in front rubber bush

  22. Pass110,027 miles (+9,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    733162160142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside mirror is deteriorated

  23. Pass100,737 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,737 miles
    Test number
    390241949193
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread 2mm
    • NoteNearside front cut in outer sidewall

  24. Fail100,737 miles (+10,671)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,737 miles
    Test number
    540171449186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread 2mm
    • NoteNearside front cut in outer sidewall

  25. Pass90,066 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    810433968105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,849 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    354542267147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    273868156435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 JBH

Does T68 JBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 JBH is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 JBH?
The MOT on T68 JBH is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 JBH done?
T68 JBH was recorded at 230,154 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,979 miles a year.
Has T68 JBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 JBH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T68 JBH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T68 JBH find?
T68 JBH passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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